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Device Hardening Mechanics: How Restrictions Block Malware
Device hardening works by reducing the attack surface, forcing malware to fail when it cannot access the privileges it requires to execute.
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Device hardening works by reducing the attack surface, forcing malware to fail when it cannot access the privileges it requires to execute.

Least privilege is not a static list of denied permissions but a dynamic constraint that limits the blast radius of accidental data disclosure and credential leaks.